Author: First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh

Annual Church Picnic

Let us celebrate life and community at our annual June Picnic, Sunday, June 9, 12:30 – 2 p.m. Schenley Park, Bartlett Playground. Bring a chair, your own picnic supplies, some food to share, and a game to play. There is a grill on site, grilling welcome.

Grant from Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation

About the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) sign that’s been erected at the bottom of the steps leading to the Morewood entrance: The church successfully applied for a grant from the PHLF that will cover 50% of the cost of repairing disintegrating mortar on the Morewood steps. One of the conditions of receiving the … Continue reading Grant from Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation

The Share the Plate Recipient for May is Tree Pittsburgh

Tree Pittsburgh works across Allegheny County to plant and care for trees where they are needed the most.  As the impacts of climate change grow, it is imperative that we help communities to be more resilient to heat and increased rainfall.  By planting trees we not only provide cooling shade and capture stormwater runoff, but … Continue reading The Share the Plate Recipient for May is Tree Pittsburgh

Finding Our Path to Environmental Justice: Envisioning the Future

In May of 2022 congregants of First Unitarian unanimously approved a resolution to begin a church wide effort in Environmental Justice. Then in March 2023, Mary Schinhofen and Alice Carnes organized a workshop entitled “Envisioning the Future”. Eighteen participants created collages that captured their visions for a just and livable world. Now Will Snavely and … Continue reading Finding Our Path to Environmental Justice: Envisioning the Future

Please join us for the Fantastic Auction Fundraiser event at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh on May 10, 2024, featuring auctions, delicious food, and more!

Doors open at 6PM, live auction begins at 7:45PM Tickets are $10 per person, with children attending free. Your ticket includes your bidding number, delicious appetizers, desserts, and soft drinks, plus, for those who purchase before May 6, three free Teacup Auction tickets PLUS free admission for a guest! (Your guest must be someone who … Continue reading Please join us for the Fantastic Auction Fundraiser event at First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh on May 10, 2024, featuring auctions, delicious food, and more!

The Share the Plate Committee of First Unitarian Church is seeking nominations 

“Each month First Unitarian Church splits our plate donations fifty percent with a local organization that our church has chosen through a process led by the Share the Plate Committee of First Unitarian Church.  Our first step in this process is to seek nominations from the congregation for the 8 months of collections that are not already filled by our regular partnerships: EECM, UUJustice PA, PIIN, and … Continue reading The Share the Plate Committee of First Unitarian Church is seeking nominations 

An Evening with Peter Mulvey at SongSpace

An Evening with Peter MulveySaturday, May 4, 7:30 pmAdvance Tickets at https://uusongspace.eventbee.com! Peter Mulvey (https://www.petermulvey.com/) is an exemplar of singer-songwriters in our time. Startlingly fine guitar playing, poetic (and sometimes silly!) lyrics, compassionate, collaborative, and committed to social justice. He is a devoted songwriter and a caring mentor and teacher to other songwriters, hosting occasional online … Continue reading An Evening with Peter Mulvey at SongSpace